Lindahl's

Kvarg Vanilla

Barcode 3023290018415

Scanned 37 times by Nomi users

Yes — Kvarg Vanilla is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch, artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, aspartame), and natural vanilla flavouring. Modified maize starch is a pre-identified UPF ingredient by definition. Artificial sweeteners and flavourings are industrial additives not used in home cooking, which makes the product an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pasteurized skimmed milk

Milk with fat content reduced to skim level, pasteurized to ensure safety; used as a base dairy ingredient.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

lactic cultures

Cultures of lactic acid-producing bacteria used to initiate fermentation in dairy products like yogurt and cheese.
OK

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

colour (carotenes) sweeteners (acesulfame k, aspartame)
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

/ zutaten: magerfrischkäse
OK

water

A basic liquid essential for hydration and culinary uses; pure or mineral water commonly used in cooking and beverages.
OK

natürliches vanillearoma
OK

modifizierte stärke
OK

farbstoff (carotin)
OK

süssungsmittel (acesulfam k, aspartam)
OK

säureregulator (citronensäure)
OK

contains a source of phenylalanine / enthält eine phenylalaninquelle
OK

lactalis nestlé chilled dairy
OK

60 high street
OK

redhill
OK

surrey
OK

rh1 1sh
OK

uk /lactalis nestlé frischprodukte schweiz ag
OK

postfach
OK

6302 zug
OK

schweiz

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Common questions about Kvarg Vanilla

Is Kvarg Vanilla ultra-processed?

Yes — Kvarg Vanilla by Lindahl's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch, artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, aspartame), and natural vanilla flavouring. Modified maize starch is a pre-identified UPF ingredient by definition. Artificial sweeteners and flavourings are industrial additives not used in home cooking, which makes the product an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Kvarg Vanilla are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Kvarg Vanilla as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Kvarg Vanilla?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Vanilla by Yeo Valley, West country Luxury yogurt by Marks & Spencer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.